Rheinmetall
Rheinmetall AG, a leading global defence and automotive technology company, is headquartered in Düsseldorf, Germany. Founded in 1889, Rheinmetall has established itself as a key player in the defence industry, specialising in armoured vehicles, ammunition, and military technology. With a strong presence in Europe, North America, and Asia, the company has achieved significant milestones, including innovations in vehicle systems and advanced weaponry. Rheinmetall's core offerings include cutting-edge military vehicles, high-performance ammunition, and integrated defence solutions, all designed to meet the evolving needs of armed forces worldwide. Renowned for its commitment to quality and innovation, Rheinmetall holds a prominent market position, consistently recognised for its contributions to defence technology and strategic partnerships with various governments and military organisations.
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Rheinmetall's score of 27 is higher than 83% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Rheinmetall's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Rheinmetall reported total carbon emissions of approximately 290,170,000 kg CO2e. This includes 136,723,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which encompass direct emissions from stationary combustion and mobile sources, and 198,330,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, primarily from purchased electricity. Notably, their Scope 3 emissions were significant, amounting to about 8,821,480,000 kg CO2e, largely driven by the use of sold products and purchased goods and services. Rheinmetall has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, although specific reduction targets or initiatives have not been disclosed. The company continues to monitor and report its emissions across all three scopes, indicating a transparent approach to its climate impact. As part of its ongoing efforts, Rheinmetall is likely to explore further strategies to enhance sustainability and reduce emissions in line with industry standards.
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| 2015 | 2016 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 256,279,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 466,825,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 9,573,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Rheinmetall is not committed to any reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
